Des Moines Fence Company

Central Iowa Fence Installation & Fence Company
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Outstanding Customer Service

From your first inquiry to years after installation, you can expect our team to respond quickly, communicate clearly, and support you throughout.

More Than You Expect

Your installed fence comes with a Superior manufacturer’s warranty and some types of fences also include warranties on the fence installation!

Excellence in Fabrication

We have 100+ locations where we stock and fabricate the most common styles of fence. This advanced capability allows us to install your fence faster!

Proprietary Innovations

Enjoy four Superior proprietary innovations including PrivacyLock, SolarShield, StayStrong and HeartWood. Only at Superior Fence & Rail!

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Years Experience

98.5%+on-time installation rate

Trust your fence installation to Superior Fence & Rail with an industry-leading 98.5% on-time fence installation rate; because your time is important!

104five-star reviews

With a stellar 94% satisfaction rating, we are the most highly rated and reviewed fence installation company in the country.

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  • Superior Fence and Rail did an outstanding job!

    “Superior Fence and Rail did an outstanding job! The communication with Chad was excellent. Even worked around my crazy schedule of moving to ensure my dogs had a safe area to run. The crew on site was amazing! Very hard workers, very respectful and left the property almost better than they found it!! Would highly recommend them!”

    Nicole B.

  • The crew was fast, efficient, and had a great attention to detail.

    “The crew was fast, efficient, and had a great attention to detail.”

    Tanner E.

  • We highly recommend Superior Fence and Rail in Huxley, IA.

    “We highly recommend Superior Fence and Rail in Huxley, IA. The crew did a fantastic job of installing a quality, beautiful vinyl fence. Fence panels with lattice work and special order fence posts caps were installed next to our front and back patios. The privacy panels are a nice color of light tan which blends well with our brown townhouse and our neighbor’s grey townhouse. The owner and Rep of this family business, Chad Watson, did a great job of explaining the multiple fence options and he also followed-up with a visit to our home to see if we were satisfied with our choice and the installation. Thanks Chad and crew! 😃”

    Rebecca A.

  • They did an amazing job on our fence!

    “They did an amazing job on our fence! They worked fast and were very kind and easy to work with! We would highly recommend them to anyone!”

    Dawn O.

  • OUTSTANDING!

    “OUTSTANDING! I love my fence but more than that, I loved every aspect of getting my custom order fence. Mo, my initial in-person rep was amazing! Kind, knowledgable, patient and just really great to meet with. I am a small customer in terms of sq ft fence size I needed and I was never made to feel like my job was small or not important in any way. On installation day, Jeremy and his crew were amazing at quality and personality! I spoke with every single crew member and they were all very warm and kind and did an outstanding job on the installation meeting all of my requests to a T :) The whole experience was one of best customer service, customer communication and quality of work of any work I've ever had done. Thank you and YES! I highly recommend Superior Fence & Rail of Central Iowa!”

    Heather C.

  • New fence looks great.

    “New fence looks great. Thank you.”

    Dennis L.

  • We had Superior come take out, put chain link up on the sides of our yard and replace some wooden fence panels with white vinyl.

    “We had Superior come take out, put chain link up on the sides of our yard and replace some wooden fence panels with white vinyl. From start to finish, this was the easiest company I have ever worked with. The communication was outstanding (including them returning a call when they weren't technically open) and they were flexible in working around our hours (coming to our house early for the beginning walk through so I could get to work on time). There was zero pressure from them after they gave the estimate and once I accepted the contract, they were able to get our fence done sooner than we had hoped. I love that this company is veteran owned and seriously cannot say enough good things about our experience. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to have fencing done!”

    Andria D.

  • Superior Fence and Rail are awesome, I highly recommend them for your fencing needs.

    “Superior Fence and Rail are awesome, I highly recommend them for your fencing needs. They were out sooner than expected and worked fast. The guys are all very friendly and personable. The fence looks fantastic.”

    Rick B.

  • We had some not-so-good communication at first, got off to a rather rocky start, but things got straightened out.

    “We had some not-so-good communication at first, got off to a rather rocky start, but things got straightened out. MY FENCE IS AWESOME!! The crew did a fantastic job! I've got the best looking fence in the neighborhood. Hopefully my neighbors will follow suit. I had severe "sticker shock" for what it costs to have a fence installed; almost 8x the cost of materials to do it myself, but the finished product is 10x better! Extreme kudos to the crew! I checked out other fence companies and just wasn't confident in what I'd get. Superior has a reputation to uphold and they did. WE LOVE OUR NEW "Board on Board with Cap Trim" FENCE!”

    Paul C.

  • Absolutely great experience and fence looks amazing didnt take long and they worked with us to ensure we got what we wanted for a fence.

    “Absolutely great experience and fence looks amazing didnt take long and they worked with us to ensure we got what we wanted for a fence. Thank you so much for doing an amazing job and providing such amazing customer service. Definitely recommend using them for your fencing needs.”

    MILLER 4.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Des Moines uses a height-based permit system. Chain link and wire fences 4 feet or under, and all other fences 3 feet or under, don't need a permit. Anything taller requires a fence permit from your local planning and development office. The city's residential fence guide maps out the full process clearly. Permit applications are something we handle on every Des Moines build. Get in touch with your local Superior Fence & Rail team and we'll check your height and zone, file what's needed, and keep things moving.

Yes, Des Moines explicitly requires the decorative or finished side of all residential fences to face outward toward the neighbor and the street. This "good neighbor" rule is enforced citywide. Fences also can't be placed in the public right-of-way, and all fences must be built on or within your property line. One more thing: deteriorated or leaning fences can trigger code enforcement action, so ongoing maintenance matters as much as the initial installation. Our crews build fences that hold up over time, and that start compliant from day one.

Iowa's frost line in the Des Moines area is approximately 42 inches, meaning posts need to go below that depth to stay stable through freeze-thaw cycles. Des Moines's soil is predominantly loam over clay, which holds moisture well and expands during freezing, concrete-set posts are strongly recommended over tamped gravel for this reason. Posts that are too shallow gradually push upward and out of plumb through Iowa's winters, particularly in low-lying areas near the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. Our crews set every post to the appropriate depth and use concrete footings on every build.

Properties near the Des Moines River, Raccoon River, and Saylorville Lake may fall within designated flood zones where fence installation requires additional permits and designs that allow floodwater to pass through. The Raccoon River crested 28 feet above normal during the 1993 flood, and many properties in the Des Moines metro remain in designated flood zones today. Checking your property's flood zone status before planning any fence near these waterways is essential. Your local Superior Fence & Rail team can help you navigate the process once you know your property's status.

Iowa has one of the strongest partition fence laws in the country, neighbors can legally compel each other to share fence costs along a common boundary. If you're considering a shared boundary fence, documenting your discussions in writing is a smart first step. Iowa Code Chapter 359A governs this process, and if a neighbor refuses to cooperate, county-appointed fence viewers can be called in to settle the dispute. A fence that has been used as an accepted boundary for 10 or more years can also legally establish the property line under Iowa's boundary by acquiescence law. Your local Superior Fence & Rail team can share what we've seen work well in these situations throughout the Des Moines area.

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Each day more than 250 installation crews leave the facilities at our 100+ locations to install Superior fences and delight customers

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Des Moines Fence Company

Professional care, trusted expertise, and materials designed for longevity

A fence in central Iowa has a harder job than most people realize. It sits out there through January ice storms, August humidity, and wind that comes across open ground with nothing to slow it down. Superior Fence & Rail builds for exactly that.

We’re a fence company in Des Moines that still does business the old way. Someone answers when you call. Your questions get real answers, even the awkward ones about cost. And the fence itself? Quality materials, set by people who’ve done this hundreds of times. No hard sell at any point. We’d rather earn the job than pressure you into it.

Fence Company Near Me in Des Moines

Our crews are working all over the metro on any given week. Beaverdale one day, where the brick foursquares usually call for cedar. Ankeny the next, where newer subdivisions tend to want vinyl. We’re in Sherman Hill and the East Village, out by Drake, down through Waveland Park and South of Grand. The suburbs keep us busy too. West Des Moines, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, Altoona, Norwalk. Drive almost any direction from downtown and you’ll pass fences we built. Some of them have been standing through Iowa winters for years now.

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Plenty of fences around here were set by whoever had a free weekend and a post hole digger. They lean within a few winters. Iowa’s freeze and thaw cycle pushes shallow posts right out of the clay, which is why our crews dig below the frost line and set every post to hold.

Experience shows up in the small stuff. As a fence contractor in Des Moines, we know which suburbs have HOA covenants that dictate fence height and color, how city permitting works, and what historic districts like Sherman Hill expect before you change anything visible from the street. Our installers are trained on our process, not subcontracted strangers, so the fence we build in Johnston looks and performs like the one we built across town.

Des Moines Fence Builder

The process starts in your yard, not over the phone. We come out, walk the property line with you, take real measurements, and talk through how you actually use the space. Kids, dogs, a pool, a neighbor’s floodlight you’d rather not see. From there you get a clear estimate and a recommendation on material and style together, because the right answer depends on both. We keep materials in stock locally, so once you’re on the schedule, we’re not waiting weeks on a supplier to ship posts. Then we build it.

Des Moines Fence Installation

Nobody wants a fence project that drags on with a half-dug yard and no word from the crew on a timeline. Before install day, we’ve already reviewed your site, confirmed the layout, and loaded materials. You’ll know when we’re coming and roughly how long it will take. Many residential projects wrap up in a single day.

The crew that shows up has been here before, so to speak. They follow the same fence installation steps on every job, and they’re careful around your hostas and your sprinkler heads because tearing up a yard to build a fence defeats the point. Cleanup happens before anyone leaves. No scrap piles, no dirt mounds, no mystery hardware left in the grass for your mower to find in June.

Des Moines Fence Financing

A good fence is a real investment, and we’d rather you not put it off for years waiting on the budget to line up. Our fence financing options let you spread the cost over time with payment plans that fit different situations. Checking what you qualify for is quick and low pressure, and it works for residential and commercial projects alike.

Des Moines Fencing Options

Vinyl has become the go-to in HOA neighborhoods around Ankeny and West Des Moines for a reason. You never stain it. The color holds. Humidity that warps cheaper materials doesn’t bother it. Cedar tells a different story in the older parts of town. A natural wood fence just looks right next to a 1920s Beaverdale home, and cedar has a real advantage over standard pine in our climate because pine soaks up Iowa’s wet summers and starts rotting from the bottom rail up. Cedar resists it.

That’s not the whole menu. We also install aluminum, which works well around pools since it meets safety needs without blocking your view of the water. Chain link handles dog runs and big lots on a budget. Steel and commercial fencing cover business properties, and Trex composite gives you privacy with almost zero upkeep. Browse our fence styles to compare materials side by side and see what fits your yard.

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Superior Fence & Rail Wants to Be Your Des Moines Fence Installation Contractor

Century-old neighborhoods with sidewalk easements. Brand-new subdivisions where the HOA reviews every fence drawing before a single post goes in. Commercial lots off Merle Hay. We’ve built in all of them, and each one taught us something about working in this metro. That knowledge is yours when you hire us. So is a team that keeps you in the loop from quote to final walkthrough and stands behind the finished fence. When you’re ready, contact our Des Moines team for a free estimate, or just call the local office and talk it through with a person first.

FENCE NEWS

Is a Permit Needed Before You Hire a Des Moines Fence Company?

Is a Permit Needed Before You Hire a Des Moines Fence Company?

November 27, 2023

If you plan to hire a fencing company in Des Moines, IA, it pays to learn about permitting. Here’s what you need to know about permits for fence projects.

Homeowners Association Fence Considerations

Homeowners Association Fence Considerations

November 03, 2017

Installing a fence requires a special building permit in most cities and countries.  Requirements and fees can be very different depending on your location. Typically, a contractor or an owner of the house must present their municipality with a copy of the property survey, along with the specifications and plans for an intended fence. Permit fees generally range between $150 and $400.

Fence Permits

Fence Permits

October 24, 2017

Installing a fence requires a special building permit in most cities and countries.  Requirements and fees can be very different depending on your location. Typically, a contractor or an owner of the house must present their municipality with a copy of the property survey, along with the specifications and plans for an intended fence. Permit fees generally range between $150 and $400.